Lo mejor de Bad Gastein

Bad Gastein Essentials

Bad Gastein, the 'Monte Carlo of the Alps,' is defined by its dramatic verticality and Belle Époque architecture. This selection covers the town's diverse offerings, from the iconic central waterfall and the thermal healing tunnels of Gasteiner Heilstollen to the high-altitude thrills of the Stubnerkogel suspension bridge. Explore the region's gold mining heritage in Altböckstein, visit historic sites like the Preimskirche, and take in panoramic views of the Hohe Tauern range from the Glocknerblick platform.

Bad Gastein Essentials — Mapa

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Stubnerkogel Suspension Bridge

A 140-meter-long hanging bridge situated 2,300 meters above sea level. It is a year-round attraction offering views of the surrounding Hohe Tauern mountains and is designed to withstand winds of up to 200 km/h.

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Glocknerblick

A viewing platform set in the hills offers spectacular views of the area.

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Flying Waters, Bad Gastein

A fun ride on a zip line with majestic mountains and a beautiful town surrounding you as you swoosh down the line.

Triq / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Gasteiner Museum

Gasteiner Museum tells the story of the local town and its history as a thermal spring wonder.

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Waterfall

The Gastein Waterfall drops 341 meters in three stages through the center of town. The ionized air created by the falling water has historically been valued for its therapeutic health benefits.

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Gasteiner Heilstollen

A thermal healing gallery located inside the Radhausberg mountain. It combines high humidity, temperatures between 37 and 41.5°C, and natural radon content to treat chronic musculoskeletal and respiratory conditions.

Fl.schmitt / CC0

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Gamskarkogel

At 2,467 meters, this is one of Europe's highest 'grass mountains.' The summit features the Badgasteiner Hut, built in 1828 by Archduke Johann, making it one of the earliest alpine refuges in the Eastern Alps.

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Mining Museum Altböckstein

This mining museum showcases the history of gold mining in the area and the processing machines that were used for mining purposes.

Usien / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Preimskirche

A Roman Catholic parish church rebuilt in the mid-19th century in a neo-Gothic style. It stands on a site with religious history dating back to the 9th century and is dedicated to Saints Primus and Felician.

Triq / Public domain

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Jagdschloss Czernin

A late 18th-century hunting lodge located in Böckstein. Built between 1764 and 1767 for the Archbishop of Salzburg, it historically served as an administrative center for the local gold mining industry.

Wald1siedel / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Stubnerkogel

A 2,246-meter peak accessible by cable car from Bad Gastein. It serves as a major hub for skiing and hiking, featuring several specialized viewing platforms and a high-altitude suspension bridge.